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FridayOct 03, 2025 10:00 am

Gold Rises on Fears of Government Shutdown, Rate Cut Euphoria

The start of this week saw the price of gold surpass the $3,800 per ounce mark, a new high for the precious metal. Spot gold saw its price surge to $3,829.63 an ounce, representing a 1.9% increase in its price. Gold futures in the U.S. for December delivery ended the session at $3,855.20 an ounce, a 1.2% increase. At the same time, the dollar index slipped 0.2%, easing the cost of greenback-priced gold for foreign investors. These developments come as more investors seek refuge in the safe-haven asset due to additional anticipated U.S. rate cuts, escalating geopolitical risks and concerns…

ThursdayOct 02, 2025 12:00 pm

Lahontan Gold Corp. (TSX.V: LG) (OTCQB: LGCXF) Pursues Growth with Santa Fe and Satellites, Offers Upside in Gold Exploration and Development

This article has been disseminated on behalf of Lahontan Gold and may include a paid advertisement. Lahontan Gold is focused on unlocking value within projects that have historic production, existing infrastructure and jurisdictional support The company’s flagship project is Santa Fe, where it now pursues resource expansion, metallurgical optimization and permitting work Investors drawn to gold in 2025 will notice that juniors such as Lahontan offer a leveraged way to ride the metal’s upside Gold’s resurgence in 2025 has captured investor attention, and Lahontan Gold (TSX.V: LG) (OTCQB: LGCXF) is staking its claim in that momentum. This Canada-based exploration company holds…

ThursdayOct 02, 2025 11:15 am

Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) Builds Domestic Supply Chain Using RapidSX Technology

This article has been disseminated on behalf of Ucore Rare Metals and may include a paid advertisement. China’s actions have dramatically escalated since April 2025, when it announced export restrictions. Once raw rare earth ores are mined, the most technically complex, costly and regulatory-sensitive steps are separation, refining and magnet manufacturing. Ucore Rare Metals is stepping in to help alleviate the bottleneck. When supply chains are weaponized, entire industries hang in the balance. China’s 2025 export licensing and control measures over rare-earth alloys, mixtures and magnets have become a real bottleneck for manufacturers and defense companies that rely on those…

ThursdayOct 02, 2025 10:00 am

GlobalData Poll Says US Tariffs Likely to Impact Oil, Gas Sector

While campaigning for his second-term, President Trump positioned the expansion of oil and gas production as a central pillar of his agenda. Since assuming office, he has introduced an expanding set of tariffs on various commodities and nations, all geared towards protecting America’s economic interests. On the campaign trail, he suggested imposing a broad global import duty, along with tariffs exceeding 60% on Chinese goods. However, the rollout was hampered by delays and frequent policy reversals, with each new declaration triggering global backlash that amplified market volatility and created substantial obstacles to economic growth. Since the year begun, the administration…

TuesdaySep 30, 2025 10:00 am

China Considers Regulating its Copper Smelting Capacity

China, the world’s largest copper smelter, is exploring measures to impose stricter rules on the expansion of refining output as historically low processing fees continue to squeeze earnings. According to Chen Xuesen, vice chairman of the China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association, the smelting industry’s biggest challenge stems from depressed processing costs, which have been driven down by destructive competition among smelters. The association is a national non-profit body based in Beijing, representing more than 1,000 enterprises in the non-ferrous metals sector. It plays a central role in setting industry standards, promoting green production, and recommending adjustments to manage raw material…

TuesdaySep 30, 2025 9:45 am

West Vault Mining Inc. (TSX.V: WVM) (OTCQX: WVMDF) Poised to Unlock Value Through Strong Gold Market Fundamentals

Maximizing Gold Leverage While Minimizing Risk Gold has surged to new record highs - recently surpassing $3,780 per ounce - as investors worldwide turn to the metal’s proven role as a hedge against inflation, currency weakness, and financial-market volatility (ibn.fm/29CUk). With expectations of rate cuts, central bank demand, and softer global growth, analysts see further upside. In this environment, quality gold mining companies offer powerful leverage, where even modest price increases can generate outsized equity returns. West Vault Mining (TSX.V: WVM) (OTCQX: WVMDF), a Nevada-focused gold company, has positioned itself to capture this opportunity while carefully controlling downside risk. The…

TuesdaySep 30, 2025 9:00 am

Trilogy Metals Inc. (NYSE American: TMQ) (TSX: TMQ): Positioned at the Center of U.S. Copper Security and Policy

The White House’s recent proclamation targets copper imports with tariffs to bolster domestic production and national security Interior Department proposes adding copper to the U.S. critical minerals list, potentially unlocking federal funding and streamlined permitting for domestic projects Trilogy Metals’ Upper Kobuk Mineral Projects in Alaska contain high-grade copper, cobalt, zinc, and other defense-critical metals The convergence of market demand, national security priorities, and federal policy is reshaping the U.S. copper landscape. Copper, essential for defense systems, infrastructure, and emerging technologies, has become a focal point of strategic concern. The combination of executive action and critical minerals policy highlights the…

FridaySep 26, 2025 11:15 am

Silvercorp Metals Inc. (NYSE-A/TSX: SVM) Still Looking to Grow, Files US$400M Base Shelf Prospectus

Silvercorp has a stated mandate to grow through acquisitions. The company’s profitable operations in China are complemented by construction and development stage projects in Ecuador. Recent financial results show rising revenue and cash flow, giving management a strong foundation for future strategic moves. Silvercorp renewed its base shelf prospectus in Canada and the U.S., after the previous one expired, qualifying up to US$400 million in securities over 25 months, positioning the company with flexibility to issue shares, debt, warrants, or units, based upon market conditions. Silvercorp Metals (NYSE American/TSX: SVM), a Canadian mining company producing silver, gold, lead, and zinc,…

FridaySep 26, 2025 10:30 am

PowerBank Corporation (NASDAQ: SUUN) (Cboe CA: SUNN) (FSE: 103) Moves Forward with Three Nova Scotia Community Solar Projects, Construction Targeted for Spring 2026

The company is advancing three Nova Scotia community solar projects, in Sydney, Brooklyn, and West Petpeswick, expected to power the equivalent of 1,140 homes annually. Combined project output will total approximately 14,369 MWh of clean energy per year, and could reduce roughly 10,058 tonnes of CO2 annually, equivalent to removing 3,081 passenger vehicles from the road. Lifetime savings for local communities are estimated at $6.95 million. Construction is set to begin in spring 2026, pending interconnection results and financing. Disseminated on behalf of PowerBank Corporation PowerBank (NASDAQ: SUUN) (Cboe CA: SUNN) (FSE: 103), a premier developer and owner of renewable…

FridaySep 26, 2025 10:00 am

Gold Rides on Rate Cut, Inflation Fears to Reach New Record High

At the start of this week, the price of gold surged to a new high driven by increasing expectations of further reductions in U.S. rates of interest and growing geopolitical tensions. Gold futures hit $3,787.80 an ounce while the metal’s spot price increased to $3,750.45 a troy ounce. During periods of uncertainty, investors often turn to precious metals like gold as safe haven assets due to their historical ability to preserve value and hedge against market volatility and inflation. Given the current environment, what with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Israel’s sustained assault on Gaza and mounting inflationary concerns, it comes…

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